Development Engineer (m/f/d) – Connection Technology (Electrical, Optical & Mechanical)

ZEISS Group; Ulm; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group in Ulm, Germany, seeks a skilled engineer to design and integrate high‑speed fibre optic connections and embedded electronics. You will work on connection systems, optical data transmission elements, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions from concept to production.

You should hold a university degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or Optical Engineering, with 3–5 years of experience in connection technology.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or Optical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in connection technology, high-speed data exchange, fibre-optic integration.
• Expertise in optical systems and fibre-optic connections.
• Experience with suppliers and external service providers.
• High initiative and teamwork.
• Excellent communication with customers and suppliers.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualisation, development and design of connection systems, including connectors and cable layout.
• Integration of optical data transmission elements into complex electronic systems.
• Overseeing and managing design tasks in embedded electronics.
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, specifications and test reports.
• Collaborating with hardware and software teams to develop integrated solutions through to series production.
• Supporting commissioning and certification of new developments.

Skills

German language

English language

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Mechatronics / Electrical Eng / Physics / Photonics / Optical Eng degree

Job description

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long‑term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Enabler for smaller, more powerful, and more energy‑efficient microchips - Working for tomorrow today.

Around 80 percent of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As the centerpiece of every electronically controlled system, they have become an integral part of our everyday lives – whether in smartphones, smart homes or smart factories. ZEISS is a technology leader in the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With high‑precision lithography optics, photomask systems and process control solutions, ZEISS enables the production of ever smaller, increasingly powerful, and more energy‑efficient microchips, and thus plays a pivotal role in the age of micro‑and nanoelectronics.

Aufgaben

• Conceptualisation, development and design of connection systems, in particular the connection of electronic components, as well as connectors and cable layout
• Integration of optical data transmission elements into complex electronic systems, such as rack assemblies and printed circuit board
• Overseeing and managing design tasks in the field of embedded electronics
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation, specifications and test reports
• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including hardware and software developers, to develop integrated solutions through to series production
• Support with the commissioning and certification of new developments

Profil

• A university degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or Optical Engineering, or a similar discipline
• 3–5 years' experience in connection technology, ideally in the field of ‘high-speed' data exchange and the integration of fibre-optic-based measurement systems into complex machines
• Expertise in the development and implementation of optical systems, particularly in the field of fibre-optic connections
• Experience in working with suppliers and external service providers, ideally in the field of connection technology
• A high degree of initiative and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with customers and suppliers
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.